Documents Homeowners Need To File Their Taxes for the Maximum Refund

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the nation’s 2026 filing season on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This filing season is notable because it introduces several new tax law provisions from the “One,... Read more »
Key v. Tyler: What California Families Need to Know About No-Contest Clauses in Trust Documents

Key v. Tyler: What California Families Need to Know About No-Contest Clauses in Trust Documents

If you’re a California resident managing family trust matters or concerned about protecting your estate from costly disputes, understanding how no-contest clauses work is critical. The appellate case Key v. Tyler clarifies... Read more »
HUD seeks public comment on updates to reverse mortgage documents

HUD seeks public comment on updates to reverse mortgage documents

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking public comment related to application and origination documents for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home... Read more »
Freddie Mac announces standardized mortgage documents for DPA programs

Freddie Mac announces standardized mortgage documents for DPA programs

Freddie Mac rolled out standardized subordinate lien documents for subordinate mortgages offered by down payment assistance (DPA) providers to facilitate easier and greater use of DPA program. Historically, subordinate-lien documents for various... Read more »